Firework Injuries to the Hand in the United States: An Epidemiological and Cost Analysis

• 2023

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• Adam Gordon; Azeem Malik; Robert Tamer; Safdar Khan; Kanu Goyal
PMID: 36626302DOI: https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20230104-05

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This article examines firework injuries to the hand in the U.S. from 2006 to 2014, using data from emergency departments. It describes how most injuries happen in July and affect young adults the most. Burns are common, with second-degree burns being the most frequent type. The study finds no change in injury rates over time but highlights high costs for treatment, especially hospital stays. It suggests that better safety information is needed to prevent these accidents and reduce costs associated with firework-related hand injuries.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Amputation, Traumatic; Blast Injuries; Burns; Fractures, Bone; Hand Injuries; Soft Tissue Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Vascular System Injuries; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: The Ohio State University

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